Inside ‘SkinnyTok’: The Viral TikTok Trend Putting Teens’ Health at Risk
A dangerous subculture known as “SkinnyTok” is rapidly spreading across TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit, normalizing extreme thinness and harmful eating practices. With over 43,000 posts under the hashtag, this trend—dominated by teens and young women—promotes toxic weight-loss advice disguised as empowerment, raising alarms among health experts and policymakers worldwide. What Is SkinnyTok? SkinnyTok originated from a blend ...











